Xperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi Android 4.3 update now live

Sony had already released the Android 4.3 firmware update for the LTE version of the Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321), but owners of the Wi-Fi only Xperia Tablet Z (SGP311 and SGP312) were left waiting. We can now report that the update is now live for the Wi-Fi tablets, which updates the Xperia Tablet Z (SGP311/SGP312) to Android 4.3 with build number 10.4.B.0.577.

The update brings a number of changes including a new home launcher (similar to the Xperia Z1), the Sony Smart Social camera, ‘Xperia Theme’ support, the ability to launch multiple Small Apps, Restricted Profiles for multi-users and a new version of battery STAMINA mode. However, we’re sad to see that the app shortcut on the top left of the screen has been removed – this was something we found very convenient for the most used apps. The update is only available through PC Companion or SUS (Sony Update Service), you won’t be able to download OTA (over-the-air).

I have done the update to my Tablet Z all is good except “Sony Select” won’t work now just keeps on saying no wifi connection when it is working fine with everything else. Is Anyone else having this issue?

James Earley

I also have a non-carrier Xperia Z and haven’t received the update in the UK. But don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll get it eventually.

glein

The dates come from a parallel universe where Sony has gotten their act together and delivered all the updates on the first day of December. :P

Not to confuse with the other parallel universe where Sony has every 4.3 capable phone updated two months after the OS release rofl

Kamil1308

Finnaly got it in Ireland

Tedster

Same for me and loads on the sony support forum.

XperiaJunkie85

Hopefully they can just update the app via Update Centre soon I was really looking forward to trying out the new themes

Dáire Mooney

I have the same issue. Sony says it’s an issue with their severs and they say they are looking into it.

XperiaJunkie85

Good to hear was starting to think I may need to re flash my Tablet Z :)

flo irimescu

Sony can easilly to says that T,TX,V will get in January,but they says December!!! What word have they?

András Csaba Sz?cs

Same here. Don’t worry, I think it’s a common error. :) I was going to download some more themes. :/

András Csaba Sz?cs

In Hungary it did too! :)

Anzilleo Kristello Mozihim

I think the best thing Sony did is adding a split on screen keyboard for our thumbs for easy typing. Other than that, better performance and new animations.

Daniel Dorestant

Same here, in the US tho, using it on Att

blitz_arc

Have you tried updating using Sony Update Service(SUS)? Becoz i just updated my brother’s phone C6603 using that software yesterday. But im not from uk.

Dáire Mooney

Have you received any app updates on your tablet? I haven’t even after I receive them on my Xperia Z.

XperiaJunkie85

No none yet

Tech Gospel

Xperia Home feels a bit weird now without the dock. Calculator looks nicer though. Menus are all white now… feels like crApple. Nothing Apex can’t fix. There seems to be more control over data/hotspot usage. The WalkMan app is getting much better. I wish they would just include crossfade (the only reason I’m still on PowerAmp) and more widget sizes. Camera app seems to be much improved (both for the main and front). My LTE signal seems more stable as well. Might just be a coincidence though.

Mohit

We need a theme creator just like that of sony Ericsson java phones… We would like to make custom themes for xperias too as it now supports themes on my z ultra :)

Mhar Jayson Cortez

Still waiting for updates on t tx and v. Sony pls dont left us behind can you roll it together with the SP. As a matter of fact you clearly stated to your official blog that t tx and v will aso updated with 4.3 on DECEMBER! dont break your promises

Andrew Tan

4.3 is awesome, the only cons is removing of the top left corner apps shortcut.

– Support download of New Themes.
– Same camera module as Z1 with support on download new features.
– Multiple Small Apps
– New Z1 Style Launcher & Settings. The New Launcher is extremely smooth.
– New Design of Alarm & Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Email & etc, same as Z1.
– New nice white keyboard.
– App Shortcut at top left corner has been remove, I kind like this feature actually.

Rad

wen can i get the update 4 sony xperia z in UAE?

Tech Gospel

There’s also a glitch in the Smart Connect app. When I used to dock my Tablet Z in the cradle, I would have it automatically activate tethering. Now, when I dock it, it only opens the tethering menu, it doesn’t turn on tethering. Bummer

upczhou

LT29i?????????????? ?????12? ????12?30??

Giannikosmo

Everyone has this problem, I installed the Xperia themes manually from the play store. Hope Sony will fix it in the next week…

Cody

Unfortunately, generic UK XZ is like the shameful bastard child of Sony, it doesn’t get any love from the company, only gets firmware updates when everyone else has it. IRCC, the last two out of three updates were months behind other carrier or non carrier xz. So if you are a generic UK XZ owner like myself, congratulations! Our journey to 4.3 is still months ahead! :(

Updated without any problems, even Sony Select works. Beware: not all the new themes are free!

Joachim Nilsson

Will there ever be an OTA update? I only have a Ubuntu Linux PC, no Windows … anyone knows if the SUS can be run in Wine somehow?

uidesigner_sony

Story with 3GP311 Model…. Got root, changed dpi to 320 as Z Ultra dpi then got two status bars like in AOSP, but the first looks like Sony’s stile, the second is from AOSP)
No swoops, but finding artefacts looks so funny)
Check this Out:

Have you received any app updates yet? Like have you received the latest Walkman update from the update centre? I haven’t.

Janne Eriksson

no update here (Sweden)

Nikolai ivanov

Yea dude why they lying us…. Im also Xperia T user.

Mint

Watch out people the angry Xperia T users have arrived!

Kamil1308

Hope I seem to have newer Walkman and Albums on my Z1.

Mhar Jayson Cortez

Haha :) not angry, just asking bro. By the way were hoping that they will roll it. They only have 1day left. Or else i will launch a firecrackers here at the philippines straight to their office. Happy new year everyone

What about Xperia t, Sony??? Today and tomorrow are the only days left for you to do your promise.

Crim

After updating my SGP311 to 4.3 I can no longer use my phone (Galaxy S3 mini) as a bluetooth accesspoint to connect to the internet. Tapping the device on the bluetooth devices list does nothing. Tried rebooting both devices and pairing them again; still no success.
Has anybody else encountered this problem?

I have the SGP312 and PC companion to this day says my tablet is up to date with JB 4.2.

Manuel Maldonado Turcios

I have the Tablet Z SGP312 Wifi 32GB, bought if from Japan. I haven’t gotten any update over the air nor in PC Companion.

fuck you

I hate this update! I hate this white keyboard and white settings! Was it so hard to allow colour changing? I have no idea why they deleted chrome small app as well! It was so useful! Burn in hell, who did it!!!

I think now everyone has this problem, I installed the Xperia themes manually from the play store. Hope Sony will fix it in the next week. I would like to say Thanks for sharing such a nice article here.Wearable Gadgets

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